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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

0% | Jan 01, 1995
Documentary

This riveting music documentary traces the history of Jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage Boogie-Woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity with Norman Granz and the ground-breaking Jazz at the Philharmonic and beyond. In this award-winning autobiographical portrait, legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson narrates his story, from his beginnings in smoke-filled Montreal clubs to hallmark performances with jazz greats. Concert footage includes an unforgettable combo -- Nat King Cole with Jazz at the Philharmonic and the Oscar Peterson Trio Wall reunion. Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie are interviewed, among others. - Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald

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Sylvia Sweeney
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William R. Cunningham
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Sara Levinson
Executive Producer
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Sylvia Sweeney
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Dennis R. Murphy
Executive Producer
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Sylvia Sweeney
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Michael Allder
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Ben Matilainen
Director of Photography
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Bruce Garvey
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Oscar Peterson
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Robert Doughty
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Richard Wells
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